Aaqib Javed discussed the variation between India and Pakistan groups forward of the Asia Cup 2022. India had misplaced by means of 10 wickets of their closing assembly in opposition to their arch-nemesis Pakistan, within the 2021 T20I International Cup, in Dubai.

Forward in their blockbuster Asia Cup 2022 conflict on the similar venue, Pakistan’s International Cup-winning pacer Aaqib Javed made an enormous declare as he in comparison the 2 facets. After an opening of 4 years, the Asia Cup event is all set to go back later in August within the UAE the place India will face Pakistan in the second one event of the 2022 version on the Dubai World Stadium.

Aaqib Javed: Pakistan Doesn’t Have An All-Rounder Like Hardik Pandya

Aaqib Javed, Pakistan’s International Cup-winning tempo bowler, opined that the variation lies within the middle-order line-up within the batting division. Aaqib Javed feels each groups have top-order batters who possess match-winning abilities, however the distinction in reality stands within the presence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

“The variation between the 2 groups lies of their batting. India’s batting remains to be extra skilled. If a batter like Rohit Sharma clicks, he can single-handedly win the event for India. In a similar fashion with Fakhar Zaman. If he performs with keep watch over, he can win the event for Pakistan. However the middle-order line-up of India and Pakistan, that’s the variation. Additionally their all-rounder, makes a distinction. As a result of Pakistan does no longer have a Hardik Pandya like all-rounder,” Aaqib Javed mentioned.

Hardik Pandya was once a part of the Indian workforce that had misplaced to Pakistan in Dubai closing October. However the India superstar had featured within the XI only as a batter.

Hardik Pandya Was once Recalled After An Spectacular IPL 2022

With India missing a sixth-bowling choice amid the onslaught from captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan opening pair raced away with the sport, scripting a historical 10-wicket win in opposition to the Males in Blue.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (68*) and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (79*) nullified the Indian bowlers after the dew got here into play and chased down 152 with 13 balls to spare.

Hardik Pandya thereafter made himself unavailable for variety and best returned to motion in IPL 2022 the place he confirmed his skill to play as an all-rounder another time. Following his spectacular display, Hardik Pandya was once recalled to the India T20I aspect ahead of he cemented his spot another time for the Asia Cup and the T20 International Cup in Australia later this yr.

Hardik Pandya was once named the Participant of the Collection in opposition to England as India gained the ODI sequence 2-1. The all-rounder was once at his best possible with each the ball and the bat, as he made 100 runs and picked 6 wickets within the sequence. His best possible of 71 and four/24 got here within the third and ultimate ODI.

Hardik Pandya scored 487 runs in IPL 2022 at a median of 44.27 and a strike fee of 131.27. He additionally picked 8 wickets at an financial system fee of seven.28. Taking further accountability at the batting entrance at No. 3-4, Hardik Pandya crowned the runs chart for Gujarat Titans.

He additionally crammed within the 5th/6th bowler’s capability, taking 8 wickets with a wholesome financial system fee to dispel doubts round his bowling health. The correct-arm seamer reserved his best possible for the closing by means of turning in an impactful spell of three for 17 off his 4 overs within the ultimate.